Chung-Ang University will select 2,862 students, accounting for 57.5% of its total admissions, through its 2027 early admissions process. This includes 2,517 spots within the quota and 345 outside of it, excluding the overseas student category. The breakdown of admissions by type shows that the holistic review will admit the most students at 1,478, followed by the subject-specific review with 508, the essay review with 489, and the performance-based review with 387.
The key features of Chung-Ang University's 2027 early admissions include the diversification of admission types, expanded options for applicants, and enhanced scholarship benefits for incoming students. New categories have been introduced in both the holistic and essay reviews, allowing students to develop optimal admission strategies based on their strengths and preparation for the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT). Additionally, applicants can now apply to multiple admission types, significantly broadening their opportunities.
The most notable change is in the holistic review, which will select 1,478 students. This review has been restructured into three categories: 'Inquiry Talent' (512 spots), 'Convergence Talent' (378 spots), and the newly introduced 'Growth Talent' (108 spots). The 'Growth Talent' category features a multi-stage selection process, beginning with a 100% document review to select five times the number of spots, followed by a 30% interview component in the second stage. Unlike the Inquiry Talent category, the Growth Talent category will apply minimum CSAT score requirements. For the Growth Talent, the minimum score for the Humanities and Natural Sciences at the Seoul campus and the Nursing program is a combined score of 6 across three subjects, while the Pharmacy and Medicine programs require a combined score of 5 across four subjects. Each admission type has different evaluation criteria and weightings for academic, career, and community competencies, allowing students to choose the most suitable option and apply to multiple types.
The essay review, which will select a total of 489 students, will also be restructured into two types. The existing 'Essay (General Type)' will remain, admitting 403 students through an exam held after the CSAT, while a new 'Essay (Creative Type)' will be introduced, admitting 86 students. Applicants can apply to both types, and the Creative Type will not have minimum CSAT score requirements, aiming to reduce the pressure of the CSAT while selecting candidates with logical thinking and problem-solving skills. The Creative Type exam will take place on October 11, before the CSAT, while the General Type will be held on November 28 and 29.
Additionally, the expansion of enrollment in advanced strategic fields that will lead future industries is a significant aspect of this early admissions process. To accelerate the training of talent in key national industries such as artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, software, and industrial security, the university has significantly increased the number of spots in related departments. The Intelligent Semiconductor Engineering Department will admit 30 students, an increase of 10 from the previous year, while the AI Department and Software Department will expand their enrollments to 56 and 160, respectively. Notably, the Industrial Security Department will select 69 students, an increase of 35 over the past two years.
The subject-specific review will select 508 students based on 100% academic records (90% grades and 10% attendance), while a total of 239 students will be admitted through an 'Open Major Admission' process across the Humanities, Social Sciences, Business, Natural Sciences, and Engineering colleges, as well as the Da Vinci Campus Biotechnology College. The performance-based review will select a total of 387 students, including 313 through practical exams and 74 through talent-based assessments.
The scholarship program for the 2027 academic year has also been strengthened to alleviate tuition burdens and support students through to graduate school. The scholarship offerings include 'Chung-Ang Top Talent,' 'Chung-Ang Excellent Talent,' 'Science Talent,' and 'Engineering Talent.' Notably, the 'Chung-Ang Excellent Talent' scholarship will provide full tuition for four years (eight semesters) to all students in the top 10% of the initial admitted students across major admission types (Regional Balance, Inquiry, Convergence, and Growth Talent) and the regular CSAT (General) admission. An additional annual academic support fund of 2 million won will also be provided.
Among the recipients of the Chung-Ang Excellent Talent scholarship, up to two students from each college will be selected as 'Chung-Ang Top Talent' based on their admission scores, receiving full tuition for four years, an annual academic support fund of 4 million won, full tuition for graduate school, an annual research fund of 2.4 million won, 200,000 won for exchange student selection, and priority selection for on-campus housing for four years.
Additionally, tailored scholarships for outstanding natural and engineering students are noteworthy. All graduates from science high schools and gifted schools entering natural science departments, excluding the College of Medicine and Pharmacy, will receive full tuition for four years and support for tuition and research funds for graduate school.
The key features of Chung-Ang University's 2027 early admissions include the diversification of admission types, expanded options for applicants, and enhanced scholarship benefits for incoming students. New categories have been introduced in both the holistic and essay reviews, allowing students to develop optimal admission strategies based on their strengths and preparation for the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT). Additionally, applicants can now apply to multiple admission types, significantly broadening their opportunities.
The most notable change is in the holistic review, which will select 1,478 students. This review has been restructured into three categories: 'Inquiry Talent' (512 spots), 'Convergence Talent' (378 spots), and the newly introduced 'Growth Talent' (108 spots). The 'Growth Talent' category features a multi-stage selection process, beginning with a 100% document review to select five times the number of spots, followed by a 30% interview component in the second stage. Unlike the Inquiry Talent category, the Growth Talent category will apply minimum CSAT score requirements. For the Growth Talent, the minimum score for the Humanities and Natural Sciences at the Seoul campus and the Nursing program is a combined score of 6 across three subjects, while the Pharmacy and Medicine programs require a combined score of 5 across four subjects. Each admission type has different evaluation criteria and weightings for academic, career, and community competencies, allowing students to choose the most suitable option and apply to multiple types.
The essay review, which will select a total of 489 students, will also be restructured into two types. The existing 'Essay (General Type)' will remain, admitting 403 students through an exam held after the CSAT, while a new 'Essay (Creative Type)' will be introduced, admitting 86 students. Applicants can apply to both types, and the Creative Type will not have minimum CSAT score requirements, aiming to reduce the pressure of the CSAT while selecting candidates with logical thinking and problem-solving skills. The Creative Type exam will take place on October 11, before the CSAT, while the General Type will be held on November 28 and 29.
Additionally, the expansion of enrollment in advanced strategic fields that will lead future industries is a significant aspect of this early admissions process. To accelerate the training of talent in key national industries such as artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, software, and industrial security, the university has significantly increased the number of spots in related departments. The Intelligent Semiconductor Engineering Department will admit 30 students, an increase of 10 from the previous year, while the AI Department and Software Department will expand their enrollments to 56 and 160, respectively. Notably, the Industrial Security Department will select 69 students, an increase of 35 over the past two years.
The subject-specific review will select 508 students based on 100% academic records (90% grades and 10% attendance), while a total of 239 students will be admitted through an 'Open Major Admission' process across the Humanities, Social Sciences, Business, Natural Sciences, and Engineering colleges, as well as the Da Vinci Campus Biotechnology College. The performance-based review will select a total of 387 students, including 313 through practical exams and 74 through talent-based assessments.
The scholarship program for the 2027 academic year has also been strengthened to alleviate tuition burdens and support students through to graduate school. The scholarship offerings include 'Chung-Ang Top Talent,' 'Chung-Ang Excellent Talent,' 'Science Talent,' and 'Engineering Talent.' Notably, the 'Chung-Ang Excellent Talent' scholarship will provide full tuition for four years (eight semesters) to all students in the top 10% of the initial admitted students across major admission types (Regional Balance, Inquiry, Convergence, and Growth Talent) and the regular CSAT (General) admission. An additional annual academic support fund of 2 million won will also be provided.
Among the recipients of the Chung-Ang Excellent Talent scholarship, up to two students from each college will be selected as 'Chung-Ang Top Talent' based on their admission scores, receiving full tuition for four years, an annual academic support fund of 4 million won, full tuition for graduate school, an annual research fund of 2.4 million won, 200,000 won for exchange student selection, and priority selection for on-campus housing for four years.
Additionally, tailored scholarships for outstanding natural and engineering students are noteworthy. All graduates from science high schools and gifted schools entering natural science departments, excluding the College of Medicine and Pharmacy, will receive full tuition for four years and support for tuition and research funds for graduate school.
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